DUBAI, 4th June, 2014 (WAM) -- Dubai Central Laboratory, DCL has awarded the first certification of conformity for ready-mix concrete suppliers to Dubai ReadyMix LLC.

Amin Ahmed Mohammed Amin, Head of Section at DCL, presented the certificate.

The certification scheme for ready-mix concrete plants was developed by DCL in cooperation with the Building Department in order to comply with international standards in ready-mix concrete production in Dubai.

Under this scheme, DCL auditors assess quality management system, the facilities for concrete production and delivery, and factory production controls in the plant, in line with the requirements of Dubai Municipality Standard DMS 026. Currently, there are 40 other ready-mix concrete plants in various stages of assessment.

Amin expressed his appreciation of the efforts and hard work made by Dubai ReadyMix in attaining the certification and becoming the first ever DCL certified ready-mix concrete plant.

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